2007 was awesome for sales, say UK retailers

Here. Last year was a banner year for sales, as we all know, at the British majors aren’t afraid to crow about it.

“The range and innovation now available in the market is phenomenal, and customers are delighted by the choices now available to them,” said GAME commercial director Tricia Brennan.

Zavvi was a little more sedate, warning that innovation was needed to keep the dream alive.

“The whole industry from developers, to publishers to retail did a fantastic job in growing the market, but the industry cannot get complacent and must continue to innovate and capture consumers imagination – as there are more options for consumers to spend their entertainment pounds than ever before,” noted Patrick Kelly, Zavvi’s head of games.